FAQ :: Body Feng Shui of Belmont, CA California

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Definitions:

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): n. A medical practice handed down from generation to generation originating in China over 3000 years ago. It is a healing method which includes herbs, acupuncture, massage, nutrition, exercise, etc.

Acupuncture: n. One of the tools used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It helps healing by increasing circulation . It is very effective for pain and physical or emotional stress.

Herbal Therapy: n. One of the major healing methods used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for internal organ and system problems. All herbal formulas (combination of herbs containing medicinal properties) are custom made for your specific condition. This allows for maximum benefit without side effects.

Q: What are the main goals of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine treatments?

A: There are three main objectives:

Relieve pain and other symptoms without the use of drugs or surgery.
Improve and restore function of tissues, organs and systems of the body.
Achieve optimum health!

Q: Are the herbs safe?

A: Yes. We give herbs (foods and spices) that are completely safe to take. A skilled Chinese Medicine practitioner will put together a unique herbal formula (combination of herbs) for your unique condition so there will be no side effects.

Q: Are the needles sterile and safe?

A: Yes. It is required by law to use acupuncture needles that are packaged individually and sterilized. They are used only once and disposed.

Q: Does Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine work?

A: Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine has been helping people for over 3000 years. Two billion people worldwide use them today. Research shows that they treat hundreds of symptoms and conditions with positive results. Conditions most frequently treated are the following:

Addictions
Allergies
Anxiety
Arthritis
Asthma
Attention Deficit Disorder
Bed Wetting
Blood Pressure—High or Low
Bronchitis
Bursitis
Carpel Tunnel Syndrome
Circulation Problems
Colds/Flus
Colitis
Cough
Cramping/Spasms
Crohn’s Disease
Depression
Digestive Problems
Disc Herniation
Dizziness (Vertigo)
Emphysema
Fatigue, Chronic
Fibromyalgia
Gall Bladder Disorders
Gas

Sexual Dysfunction
Hay Fever
Headache
Heart Problems
Hemorrhoids
Immune System Problems
Infertility
Injuries
Insomnia
Kidney Problems
Liver Problems
Menopause symptoms
Neck and shoulder stiffness
Pain anywhere in the body
PMS
Prostate Problems
Psoriasis
Sciatica
Shingles
Sinus Problems
Skin Problems
Thyroid Conditions
Throat, Sore
Tingling and Numbness
Tinnitus (ear ringing)
Urinary Problems

Q: Is acupuncture painful?

A: Many are fearful that the treatments will be painful like injections. But such is not the case. Acupuncture needles are very fine and thin like a human hair or a piece of thread. Skillfully inserted, the slender needle produces little or no sensation at all. New patients are usually amazed at how comfortable they are during treatments.

"The bronchial situation I had is resolved. I feel more energized and balanced! Thank you."
- Sandy Y.